The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1887-06-17
soIo and Vicinity.


tiers of Linn county, there II none of
them but what would refer with pleas
ant rccollections TO the historical scenes
and associations incident to pioneer
days concerning Scio, Lebanon and
Brownsville. These three thrifty
towns came into prominence, as we
understand, ut about the same time
In lS50-and occupy positions In the
most fertile portions Of the garden
county of the state.
"rhe forks of the Santiam, or "Can-
ada, embraces the finest agricultural
and grazing lands to be found any
where In Oregon. The foothills con-
tain large population of people prin-
cipally engaged In stoct-ralsing and
numbering. These two interests being
more profitable than raising wheat ut
80 cents per bushel, the foothlll resi-
dent has been, ns n general thing, more
prosperous than thuse with large farms
In the valley; and this, to "A great eN
tent accounts for the prosperity of the
towns above referred To-.
ScIo.
The principal subject of this article, Is
beautifully situated on the banks OF the
middle fork of the Santiam river, which
water power which ~ being utilized by
manufacturing enterprises of different
kinds.
The citizens of Scio are most hos
pitablc, kind and highly respected pco-
pie. Their hospitality on every occa-
sion for the public W ellfarc. knows no
bounds, as all will testify To who visit
them as co-workcrs for good. They
are frugal, economical and indus
tRfA
ing country assures the visitor of these
most agreeable traits Of character: nice
ly arranged residences, beautiful flow
cr-bedecked and profusely shaded
yards, first-class churches and school
houses, and an abundant supply cf
clear, health giving mountain water,
aud other inspiring evidence rs met our
high appreciation during n recent visit
there, would certainly give any one a
very favorable opinion of this prosper
Gus little fnoothill city.
Among the manufacturing entcrprls-
es at Scio, are the extensive and favor
| ably known
FIGURING MILLS,
Now the property OF Robert Pcntland,
Esq, which are under the eiliccnt
management OF NJ. T.. Bilyeu, ,as miller
These mills were erected I'm 1854 and
z hNlhliN dlliAN~A NiAhLtAtti VII AAtt ttSAi
! tIndc. The water power IL more than
ample at all times and the mills
are kept I'm constant operation, produc-
I ing splendid brand of all kinds of
! flour. Mr. Pentland and his excellent
I wife are highly esteemed hy their hosts
/ of friends throughout the county, al
/ ways being identified with every good
work
/ THE sCto SAW AND PLANNING MILLS,
/ Are the . ropcrty of Mr.. ID. Mycrs who
\ Is extensively engaged i'm the numbering
/ business. The sawmill II located some
| distance up the river in the mountains
/ while the planning mill is at the tow
/ He makes speciality Of all kinds ui
rough aud dressed lumber, mouldingS,
sash, etc. The business is under the
1 efficient management of Mr.. jeff.
! MYERS, one uf Scio : live, energetic
Young business men. Since the opera.
ton of these mills begun "A new school
house and several other substantial
I buildings mark the enterprise with
( which they are doing business. The
lumber they are manufacturing Is priu-
c'pslly yellow fir aud of iirst-clas,
quality.
THE CABINET siIoP
OF William Abbott, Is another of tn,
enterprises of Scio worthy of favorabl,
mention The proprietor is manufac
turing very nice liac of furniture an,
doing various other kinds of work. W,
are glad Ia know this shop Is receiving
good patronage, as all home manu-
factaries should.
THE MERCHANTS
OF Scio are in the enjoyment OF goot
trade Their stores are large and wei
stocked with goods, and those witt
whom we became acquainted were very
agreeable aud liberal, not only in thci
business, but also in nanifcsting thci
strong determination Ia help i'm ever,
good work for the benefit OF their towr
and community.
JOHNSON .S SHELTON
Have conmodious store well stocke,
with general merchandise, which the,
are disposing of ut small margin
They are well and favorahly KNOW
throughout the county, and hence en
JOY the confidence Of the people and
good trade.
w T.. PRICE
T. also extensively engaged in mer
chanising. He carries large stock
dealing heavily and literally in cloth
ing and dry goods, and is a pleasan
gentleman to deal with.
]. :. MORRIS,
Druggist, is the accommodating post
master and proprietor of n neat store
keeps well assorted stock of drug
paints, oils, etc. Mr.. Morris, as a gen
tleman in every way worthy, has on
; best wishes for future prosperity.
J. \. CAREY AND y. c. MYERS
Are successors To Mr.. Villa in the han
+ ness and saddle business. They ar
both competent, energetic young me
and will no doubt succeed i'll thei
new venture.
GILL & SMITH,
Hardware merchants, are doing goo
business, and are also agents for a
kinds of farm machinery. These ger
tlemen keep in stock a large assor